Pamela A. Murphy, 58

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FALMOUTH — Pamela A. Murphy, age 58, of Falmouth, formerly of Lynn, died unexpectedly at Falmouth Hospital on Wednesday, March 21, 2012.

FALMOUTH — Pamela A. Murphy, age 58, of Falmouth, formerly of Lynn, died unexpectedly at Falmouth Hospital on Wednesday, March 21, 2012.

Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Shirley A. (Hennessey) Murphy. She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School and resided here for most of her life before moving to the Cape 15 years ago.

In earlier years, during high school and college, Pam was an outstanding athlete in both softball and basketball. She was a longtime member of the Women's Softball League in Lynn where was famously known as Stretch. In 1991, Pam was honored as an inductee into the Athletic Hall of Fame at Framingham State College.

Her career began as a substitute teacher and assistant basketball coach in the Lynn Public Schools. She later taught Head Start in both Lynn and Connecticut.

After moving to the Cape, Pam worked with developmentally disabled children and adults at the Latham School in Brewster, and Fairwinds Rehabilitation Clubhouse in Falmouth. She was an avid Red Sox fan and follower of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

She leaves her sister, Karen Murphy of Lynn; and her dear friend, Patricia Powell of Falmouth. She is also survived by many cousins.

Pam's funeral will be held at 8 a.m. Tuesday from the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn, followed by a 9 a.m. funeral Mass in Saint Mary's Church. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment is at Saint Joseph's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday.

Gifts in her memory may be sent to the Fairwinds Rehabilitation Clubhouse, 155 Katharine Lee Bates Road, Falmouth, MA 02540.

For online memorial and guest book, please visit

www.cuffemcginn.com.

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